The tariff classification of travel bags from China

N141298 January 14, 2011 CLA-2-42:OT:RR:NC:N4:441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4202.92.3031 Melanie Geier OfficeMax 263 Shuman Boulevard Naperville, IL 60563 RE: The tariff classification of travel bags from China Dear Ms. Geier: In your letter dated January 3, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. Your sample, which was submitted without an item number, is a three-piece travel bag set. The bags are constructed of non-woven polypropylene (PP) textile material. The three pieces are of different colors and sizes. The bags are designed to provide the useful functions of storage, protection, organization and portability to personal effects during travel. Each has an unlined main compartment with a nylon zipper across the top. They also have open mesh pockets across the front exterior. The largest bag measures approximately 12.5” (L) x 9.5” (W). The medium bag measures approximately 10” (L) x 7” (W). The smallest bag measures approximately 10” (L) x 5” (W). The applicable subheading for the travel bags will be 4202.92.3031, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for travel, sports and similar bags, with outer surface of textile materials, other, of man-made fibers, other. The duty rate will be 17.6 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Vikki Lazaro at (646) 733-3041. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division